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Trump mentioned early and often at Golden Globes
Donald Trump was not in attendance at the Golden Globes, but he was there in…
Text of Meryl Streep’s Cecil B. DeMille Award speech
The text of Meryl Streep’s speech at the Golden Globes after accepting the Cecil B.…
Meryl Streep overrated? Donald Trump picks a decorated star
NEW YORK – President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter on Monday, calling Meryl Streep “one…
London’s Royal Albert Hall offers rare sale of private box
LONDON – Britain’s historic Royal Albert Hall is offering a rare chance for a deep-pocketed…
Former copyright office head to run publishing trade group
NEW YORK – The former head of the U.S. Copyright Office, whose ouster last fall…
Tantoo Cardinal among those getting special Canadian Screen Awards
TORONTO – Prolific actress Tantoo Cardinal is among those who will receive special honours at…
Teachers in Philadelphia plan a Black Lives Matter week
PHILADELPHIA – A teachers’ organization in Philadelphia is encouraging teachers to wear Black Lives Matter…
DeVos to face questions over schools, conservative activism
WASHINGTON – Charter school advocate Betsy DeVos is widely expected to push for expanding school…
On way out, Obama puts top aides on Kennedy Center board
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is putting two of his top aides on the board…
The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store
App Store Official Charts for the week ending January 15, 2017: Top Paid iPhone Apps:…
Xavier Dolan film and ‘Orphan Black’ lead Canadian Screen Award nominations
TORONTO – Montreal director Xavier Dolan’s Oscar hopeful “It’s Only the End of the World”…
Q&A: Buffy Sainte-Marie talks activism and music ahead of Juno Awards honour
TORONTO – Buffy Sainte-Marie has told the stories of outliers and underdogs throughout her career…
Works of Flemish master on display at Detroit art museum
DETROIT – The Detroit Institute of Arts has announced it is displaying two works by…
Johnson & Wales culinary arts museum to close to the public
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Johnson & Wales University is permanently closing its culinary arts museum to…
Canadian chef James Olberg takes on the world at Bocuse d’Or
TORONTO – Focus will be the name of the game when James Olberg dons his…
Male, female styles mix with stars to cap Paris menswear
PARIS – Male and female styles mixed with US television and music stars at Paris…
Music industry veteran Randy Lennox to receive Juno’s Walt Grealis award
TORONTO – Randy Lennox, once head of Universal Music Canada and now a leading executive…
So long, nerdy sidekick: Female animators aim to nix clichés
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. – The California Institute of the Arts was created partly by Walt…
Dior designer debuts Paris couture as Dunst talks girl power
PARIS – A labyrinth and a scented secret garden led to Christian Dior’s enchanted collection…
LaBeouf-led livestream says ‘He Will Not Divide Us’
NEW YORK – Shia LaBeouf wants you to know: “He will not divide us.” For…
List of nominees for the 89th annual Academy Awards
List of nominees for the 89th annual Academy Awards presented by the Academy of Motion…
Kosovo experts to prove no loss in Montenegro border deal
PRISTINA, Kosovo – A commission of experts in Kosovo has started work to measure the…
The Latest: After Oscar nominations, it’s right back to work
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – The latest on the 89th annual Oscar nominations announced Tuesday by…
The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store
App Store Official Charts for the week ending January 22, 2017: Top Paid iPhone Apps:…